The Stars and Stripes will fly at half-staff in five U.S. states today to honor public servants and mark local losses. Half-staff flag orders are nationally recognized symbols of collective mourning, ...

The orders are taking place in Virginia, South Dakota, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has ordered U.S. and North Carolina flags at all state facilities to be lowered to half-staff through Feb. 28 in honor of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who ...

These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.

Gov. Josh Stein has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and North Carolina state flags at half-staff. Here's why.